Ambea boosts growth and dividend as Nordic care expansion accelerates

Ambea AB ( (SE:AMBEA) ) has issued an announcement.

Care group Ambea reported a strong 2025 with net sales up 13% to SEK 16.0 billion, driven by 4% organic and 10% acquired growth, while maintaining an adjusted EBITA margin of 9.6% and lifting earnings per share by 10%. The board proposed raising the dividend to SEK 2.65 per share as free cash flow improved and cash conversion remained high.

The group accelerated its Nordic expansion through Validia’s acquisition of Attendo’s Finnish child welfare and family care business and an agreement to buy Sauma Lastensuojelupalvelut Oy, alongside Nytida’s purchase of LSS residential operations from Serigmo Invest. Ambea also strengthened its capital structure and shareholder returns with a new SEK 5 billion loan facility and ongoing share buyback programmes, even as integration costs from the Finnish deals temporarily weighed on reported margins.

In the fourth quarter, sales rose 15% to SEK 4.19 billion, but the EBITA margin narrowed due to acquisition integration expenses and mix effects. Nevertheless, operating profit and full-year profitability increased versus 2024, signalling that management is prioritising scale and future growth capacity over short-term margin expansion.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:AMBEA) stock is a Buy with a SEK158.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ambea AB stock, see the SE:AMBEA Stock Forecast page.

More about Ambea AB

Ambea AB is a Nordic care provider operating across segments such as disability services, elderly care, and child and family welfare. Through brands including Nytida, Vardaga, Stendi, Validia and Altiden, the company delivers residential and related care services, with a growing presence in Finland following recent acquisitions.

Average Trading Volume: 311,786

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: SEK11.13B

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